There are 2 types of diabetes that affect more than 34 million Americans currently. This illness can be caused by hereditary issues and or by poor health conditions. 1 in 5 people don't know that they have diabetes and 88 million adults have prediabetes. These statistics seem alarming but with today's advances in technology, and by living a healthy lifestyle, more and more people are able to keep their diabetes under control.
As the pandemic continues to permeate throughout the world, people with diabetes may be at a higher of developing complications due to COVID-19 or other ailments due to the upcoming flu season. There is still very limited information about COVID-19 however the best way to keep yourself safe and healthy is to keep your diabetes under control. The first step to doing this is to consult your primary care physician. Also, learn the symptoms of COVID-19 and learn more about whether you are at risk of having diabetes or another underlying medical condition that could leave you immunocompromised.
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